2024 Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Gather

BLM will provide opportunities for the public to observe the gather operations provided that doing so does not jeopardize the safety of the animals, staff and observers, or disrupt gather operations. Please pay special attention to the details below before you decide to RSVP.

Gather Information Hotline. Starting Sept. 10, you may call the Little Book Cliffs Gather 2024 hotline to learn about opportunities for public observation. A recorded message will provide the necessary details of the next day’s scheduled gather. The hotline will get updated daily. The Little Book Cliffs Gather 2024 Hotline is ‪(970) 579-0134.

RSVPs are required. The number of visitors allowed at an observation site is limited and will change daily. If you are interested in observing the gather, you must RSVP by leaving a message on the hotline no later than 5 p.m. (MT) the day before a scheduled gather. Call (970) 579-0134 and leave a message with your name and phone number. Your reservation is good for one vehicle; two people are allowed per vehicle.

You must have confirmation to attend. A BLM staff member will contact you to confirm your visit no later than 9 p.m. (MT). Selections are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Your confirmation will include details such as a meeting time, location, possible drive time, and observation rules.

Escort required. All visitors must be escorted to the approved observation sites. BLM staff members will verify visitors have confirmed access before leaving the prearranged meeting location. Visitors will drive their vehicles in a convoy to the observation site lead by a BLM staff member. Visitors must always have an escort unless otherwise directed.

Observation day. Plan to stay at the observation site through the entirety of the day’s gather activities. Times for each day will vary depending on the trap site location and may start as early as 4 a.m. and end as late as 7 p.m. If you choose to leave, you may have to wait for an escort to become available and you will not be allowed reentry.

Meeting locations and times are determined based on the location of the trap site on the range and they are subject to change will little to no notice. An observation day may be cancelled for of a variety of reasons to include:

• Inclement weather
• The trap site is moved to a location where there is limited access and is not safe for the public.
• The trap site is moved to a location where public viewing would disrupt gather operations.

Observation site locations. Public observation sites are selected based on the location of trap sites on the range. Some observation sites are located far from a main road and may take one to three hours to access.

You must provide your own transportation. The BLM recommends a four-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicle with a full tank of gas. Be advised, large portions of the roads are unpaved, bumpy and windy. BLM is not responsible for damage to your vehicle caused by the conditions of the road to the observation site.

Please do not bring any pets to the site. If you bring a pet, you will not be able to participate in the public viewing.

Children under the age of 12 are not permitted and minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Personal needs. Many observation sites are not located near bathrooms or a vault toilet – please plan accordingly. You must provide your own water and food for the day – they are not provided or available for purchase.

Consider any known health/medical conditions and bring what you need for the day. Remember, many observation sites are hours away from a main road, town and emergency services.